Apparatus for distributing sewage or other liquids.



R. B. BROWN.

APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTING SEWAGE OR OTHER LIQUIDS.

APPLICATION FILED MAR.21, 1510.

1,035,414. Patented Aug. 13, 1912.

R. B. BROWN. APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTING SEWAGE OR OTHER LIQUIDS.

APPLICATION IILED MAR. 21, 1910.

Patented Aug. 13, 1912.

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ROBERT BARRINGTON BROWN, 0F FISHERGATE, ENGLAND.

APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTING SEWAGE OR OTHER LIQUIDS.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Aug. 13, 1912.

Application filed March 21, 1910. Serial No. 550,749.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that 1, ROBERT BARRINGTON BROWN, a subject of the King of Great Britain and Ireland, and residing at 2 Chelmsford Place, Fishergate, in the county of York, England, have invented a certain new and useful Apparatus for Distributing Sewage or other Liquids, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates mainly to apparatus for distributing or spraying sewage on filter beds by means of a perforated pipe or series of perforated pipes supplied with the sewage to be distributed by a collecting tank or other receptacle. These pipes are usually arranged so that the jet issues vertically from each perforation and is then deflected by a suitably fixed inverted cone or other form of spreader so as to fall at or about the circumference of a circle, of which the nozzle or perforation is the center. My invention is applicable however to distributing pipes perforated and arranged in any other way. As the available head or pressure of the sewage to be distributed is usually small, considerable trouble is caused by the perforations or nozzles becoming more or less choked and requiring constant attention and cleaning by manual labor.

The object of my invention is to make these orifices practically self-cleansing, also to achieve a more regular and systematic distribution over the whole of the area intended to be covered by each jet, and further with any given head of liquid to distribute or spray the sewage over a more extended area than attained in the ordinary system. As the maximum available head or energy of the liquid to be distributed is only required when the jet is discharging on to the filter at the maximum radius or distance from the nozzle or orifice, a correspondingly smaller head is sufficient to distribute over the intermediate areas nearer the nozzle, and by means of my invention, I utilize this surplus head or energy of the liquid intended to be distributed over the intermediate areas in order to force another portion of the liquid over an extended area beyond that which the jet would normally cover with a given head or pressure.

The essential feature of my invention lies in intermittently producing a temporary increased head or pressure in the distributing or spray pipes, over and above that due to the ordinary static head of the liquid being fed to the distributing system by utilizing the momentum of the flowing liquid. This momentum may be used to effect the increase of pressure either by arranging that the flow is suddenly retarded or by arranging that the liquid is forced into a vertical pipe to an increased height, creating a head which is then adapted to act on the distributing pipe or pipes.

Referring now to the accompanying drawings which illustrate several forms of apparatus constructed according to the invention, and in which corresponding parts are designated by the same characters; Figures 1, 2, 2 and 3 are sectional elevations of various forms of apparatus arranged according to the invention; Fig. 4 is a plan view of the apparatus shown in Fig. 3; Figs. 5 and 6 are sectional elevations of still further forms; and Fig. 7 is a plan view of the apparatus shown in Fig. 6.

Referring first to the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, (4 represents a tank or receptacle to which the sewage or other liquid to be distributed is conveyed by a pipe, 6. From the bottom of this tank leads a discharge pipe, 0, connected to .the distributing pipe, (Z, which is arranged over the filter bed, a. The pipe, (Z, terminates in a short rising vessol or pipe, f, hereinafter referred to as the pulse or momentum pipe, which may in some cases be of greater or of less sectional area than the pipe, (Z. The top of the pulse pipe, f, is preferably lower than the liquid level in the tank, a, and is fitted with a ball or clack valve, 9. From above this valve an air pipe, it, leads back to the tank, a, and terminates in a vertical portion, 2', having an open end well above the liquid level in the tank. An inverted hollow member or dome, m, is arranged to cover the end of the pipe, 2', and dips into the liquid. This hollow member is connected to one end of a lever, a, which is pivoted at 0 and carries at its other end a valve 79, adapted to control the inlet of the pipe, 0. The level of the liquid in the tank a is mantained at an approximately constant head and above the valve 79. The pipe, (Z, is provided with perforations or nozzles above which spraying cones. 7, may be arranged as above mentioned. In the operation of the apparatus the valve 77. being open the pipes, c and d, are filled with liquid which, owing to the head in the tank, escapes through the perforations in the pipe, (Z, and thus sets up a flow in the pipes, c and (Z. The liquid also flows into the rising pulse pipe f, thus producing an increased velocity of flow in the pipes, 0 and (Z, over and above that due to the discharge from the perforations or sprays. When the rising liquid in the pulse or momentum pipe, f, reaches the valve, 9 it closes the latter, thus stopping the further rise of the liquid and arresting or retarding the flow in the distributing pipe or pipes. The momentum of the arrested or retarded flow causes momentarily a considerable increase of 3res sure in the distributing pipe, (Z, which has the efiect of forcing clear any of the nozzle. or orifices which may have become partially or wholly choked and also of spraying a certain quantity of the liquid over a more extended area. The rise of the liquid in the pulse pipe, 7, wnolly or partially dis places the air therein and in this form of the apparatus the air transmitted to the dome, m, by means of the air pipe, 71., causing the dome to rise and so close the inletvalve, p. As soon as the inlet valve is closed the liquid head in he pulse pipe f, commences to lower, the discharge'from the nozzles or perforations then taking ef feet on the intermediate areas. As the liquid lowers in the pipe, 7, the air returns from the dome, m, allowing the latter to fall and the inlet valve, p. to open when the level in the pipe f has fallen to near the bottom thereof. The process above described is then repeated and continues to be repeated as long as liquid is supplied to the tank, 0, Referring now to Fig. 2, the apparatus instead of giving an intermittent action to the inlet valve, 7), by the passage of air to and from the pipe, 7, by means of an air pipe, is adapted to operate the inlet valve by means of a float, 1, working in a vertical stand pipe, 8, connected to the delivery pipe, 0, at a suitable point below the inlet valve, 79. The top of the stand pipe, 8, is carried above the liquid level in the tank a. zi lion the inlet valve, 32, is open the liquid discharging to the distributing pipe, d, also rises in the stand pipe, .9, and on reaching a certain level raises the float, r, which latter by means of the lever, it, closes the inlet valve, 79. As soon as this is closed the liquid commences to lower in the stand pipe allowing the float to fall and open the inlet valve again when the level in the pipe has fallen to near the bottom thereof. It is obvious that by adjusting the area of the stand pipe 8, as by a valve, 2,, at the point where it connects to the pipe, 0, the time of filling can be arranged so as to allow the clack valve, g, to close before the float, r, closes the inlet valve, 29. When the liquid rises in the pipe, 7, the air escapes direct to the atmosphere and when the liquid lowers in the pipe, 7, air is drawn in from the atmosphere.

Referring now to Figs. 3 and 4:, the float,

1", is operated directly by the rise and fall of the liquid in the tank, a. When the iquid tie-rein rises to a certain height the tea. opens the inlet valve, p, and the liquid evel in the receiving tank new commences to lower as the discharge takes place and when the liquid level has fallen to a certain point the float closes the valve, 79, which then remains closed until the receiving tank, a, fills again to the height which the float opens the valve. This modification is palticularly applicable to cases where the supply is at times very small as the intermittently acting valve, 3), now also funce pending valve. The weight, i balance weight to cause a rapid opening and closing of the valve, 72.

lilthough in the apparatus a ove described with reference to T 1 and 2, the

era mpl e in the manner shown in 4i. plurality of pipes, d, are used a pulse or momentum pipe and .valve be arranged at the end of each pipe, (Z, or a single pulse pipe and valve may be in a pipe, "a, connecting the ends es,,(Z, as shown in g. 4.

of the above described forms of an ararus the pulse or momentum e may be. arranged at some intermediate point on t e pipes, r; and (5, instead of at the cum especi, l3 in where the distributing pipes have considerable length. Thus, as shown in 2 the pulse pipe may be arranged at u".

..eferring new to Fig 5, the pulse pipe, f, is always open to atmosphere at the top end and clack or like non-return valve, 3 is arranger. between the pipes, a, and (Z. The float, 7 operates in a stand pipe, 8, to control the valve, 7?, in a similar manner to that described with reference to Fig. 2,. a balance weight, it, being employed if desired. 4

in the operation of this device, upon the opening of the inlet. valve, g), the liquid in the pipe, f, to a level higher than the static head of the liquid in the tank, a. At the same time the liquid rises in the stand pipe, 3, and by means of the float 1", closes the valve, The momentum of the flowing liquid having been expended by the rise in the pipe f, the liquid is prevented from returning to the tank, a, or the pipes by the non-return valve 7;. The increased head of liquid thereforebrought to bear on the liquid issuing from the discharge orifices,

The level of the liquid in the pipe, y, then falls until the pressure of the liquid in the t of a plurality of. pipes arranged for stand pipe causes the valve, y, to open, which will be when the levels in the pipes s and f are substantially the same, and such liquid also passes to the distributer pipe or pipes. Upon a given fall in the pipe 8 the float 1" falls and opens the inlet valve 79 again and the operation is repeated.

Referring now to Figs. 6 and 7 the former of which is a section on the line 6, 6, of Fig. 7, an apparatus is illustrated in which the pulse or momentum pipe above described may be dispensed with, the increase of pressure being eifected by cutting off the flow to a portion of the distributing pipes. Although not essential, however, I prefer to use pulse pipes with this apparatus. The liquid enters the receptacle 2 by way of a delivery pipe 3 where it divides and passes into two pulse pipes or vessels 4: and 5. It then flows into the pipes 6 and 7 each leading to a single or plurality of distributing pipes. The lower ends of the pulse pipes are adapted to be closed by valves 8 and 9 pivoted at 10 and having arms 11, actuated by levers 12. These levers are connected by rods 13 to floats 1 1 and 15 and as clearly illustrated the float of each pulse pipe controls the valve of the other pulse pipe. From the top of the pulse pipe 5 a pipe 16 leads to the top of the cistern 17 and is controlled by a cook 18. Similarly the top of the pulse pipe 4 connects with a cistern 19 by way of a pipe 20 and cock 21. The cisterns are provided with outlets 22 and 23 situated over the tanks or receptacles 2 1 and 25 respectively. These receptacles are mounted one on each end of an arm 26 secured to a rod 27 which is adapted to oscillate, and a balance weight 28 may also be secured thereto which tends to retain the oscillating parts in either of their extreme positions. The rod 27 carries the valves controlling the cooks 1S and 21 and in the position of the parts shown in Fig. 6 the cook 18 is open and 21 closed. In the alternate position 21 will be open and 18 closed. 29 and 30 are air inlet or snifting valves situated at tops of the pulse pipes and are normally closed by upwardly pressing springs. Means may be provided for varying the size of the outlets 22 and 23 from the cisterns to regulate the time of ing of the receptacles 24 and 25 for purpose which will hereinafter be apparent. The receptacles 2 1 and 25 are also provided with small outlets 31 and 32 for emptying them or siphons may be used instead. The head of the liquid which enters by pipe 3 is maintained at approximately the level of a plane just below the floats 11 and 15 when in the position shown in Fig. 6.

The operation of this device will now be described. On starting the valves 8 and 9 are both open and it will also be assumed that the other parts are in the positions shown the cook 18 being open. The liquid enters through the pipe 3 and after filling the receptacle 2, the pipes 6, 7, and the distributing pipes, rises under the momentum in the pulse pipe 5, the air in this pipe being allowed to escape through the pipe 16. On reaching the float 15 the liquid raises the same and closes the valve 8 thus cutting off the supply to half the distributing pipes and causing the momentum of the flow thus checked to take effect in raising the pressure in the other half of the distributing pipes and in the pulse pipe 5. Any remaining air in the pulse pipe 5 together with a quantity of the liquid is now forced through the pipe 16. This liquid is discharged into the cistern 17 from which it passes comparatively slowly into the receptacle 24k and 'while this filling is taking place the temporary increased pressure falls to the normal pressure 2'. e. that due to the static head of the liquid entering by pipe 3. The liquid level in the pulse pipe 5 therefore falls, air entering through the snifting valve 30, and the float 15 in falling opens the valve'S again and allows discharge of liquid from all the distributing pipes in the normal way thus producing an increased velocity of flow through the pipe 3 and receptacle 2. The level of the liquid in the pipe 4 will, just prior to said opening of the valve 8, have fallen to or near the level of the distributing pipe orifices air entering through the valve 29, and when the valve 6 is opened the liquid cannot rise at once in pipe 4 owing to the air entrapped therein and having no means of escape. As soon as the receptacle 2!: is sufficiently full the weight causes the arm 26 to rock over thus opening the cock 21 and closing 18. This allows the liquid in the pulse pipe 4i to rise thus causing a further increase in the velocity of flow in the pipe 3 and its momentum carries it up sufficiently to raise the float 14 and close the valve 9. The increase of pressure due to the arresting oit halt the flow now takes effect in the other half of the distributing pipes and the operation goes on continuously and automatically on each half in turn. It will be noted that the cisterns 17 and 19 form timing elements which prevent the opening of the cooks 18 and 21 respectively until a period has elapsed during which the valves 8 and 9 are both open and the maximum veloc-' ity due to the discharge from all the distrilmting pipes is attained.

Having now described my invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by Lettors Patent is 1. Apparatus for distributing sewage or foul efl'luents. comprising a pipe provided with a plurality. of spraying orifices, means for feeding the liquid thereto, and means for utilizing the momentum of the flowing liquid to raise the pressure of discharge from the said orifices to increase the area of distribution and assist in maintaining the orilices clear 2. Apparatus for distributing sewage or foul eitiuents, comprising a pipe provided with a plurality of spraying orifices, means for feeding the liquid thereto, means for checking the flow of the liquid, and means for utilizing the momentum of the flowing liquid to raise the pressure of discharge from the said orifices to increase the area of distribution and assist in maintaining the orifices clear.

Apparatus for distributing sewage or foul eiiluents. conun'ising pipe provided with a plurality o. sprayin orifices, means for feeding the liquid th "eto, means for antomatically and intermittently checking the flow oi liquid, and means for utilizing the momentum of the flowing liquid to raise the pressure of discharge from the said orifices to increase the area of distribution and as sist in maintainingthe ori ices clear.

&. Appara is for listributingliquids comprising an orificed pipe, means for supply ing liquid thereto, a vertical aipe adjacent said orificed pipe in which the liquid rises due to its in" entum, and produces a pressure greater man that due to the supply head, means for checking the flow oi? liquid to the orificed pipe, and maintaining the iow of liquid through the orifices by the head in the vertical pipe.

Apparatus for distributing liquids comprising an orificed pipe, means for supplying liquid thereto, a vertical. pipe adjacent said orificed pipe in which the liquid rises to a greater height than the supply head due to its momentum, means for checking the flow of liquid to the orificed pipe and maintaining the flow of liquid through the orifices by the head in the vertical pipe.

(3. Apparatus for distributing liquids com prising an orificed pipe, means for supplying liquid thereto, a vertical pipe adjacent said orificed pipe, a valve on said vertical pipe which closed on the rise of liquid therein due to the momentum of the liquid, means for checking the flow of liquid to the orificed pipe, and maintaining the flOW of liquid through the orifices by the head in the vertical pipe.

7. Apparatus for distributing liquids comprising an orificed pipe, pipe for normally feeding the liquid thereto under an approximately constant head, a vertical pipe adjacent said orificed pipe, a valve on said vertical pipe which is closed upon the rise of liquid therein due to the momentum of the flowing liquid, and means for closing the feed pipe 1 er said rise takes place.

8. Apparatus for distributing liquids comprising an orificed pi pe, a pipe for normally feeding the liquid thereto under an approxi mately constant head, a vertical pipe arranged at the extreme end of said orificed pipe, a valve on said vertical pipe which is closed upon the rise of liquid therein due to the momentum of the flowing liquid and means for closing the feed pipe after said rise takes place.

9. Apparatus for distributing liquids comprising an orificed pipe, a pipe for normally feeding liquid thereto, under an approximately constant head, a vertical pipe adjacent said orificed pipe and in which the liquid may rise to a greater height than said head, a second vertical pipe arranged on the feed pipe, and means whereby when the liquid rises above a predetermined level in said second vertical pine, it operates means for closing the feed pipe.

10 Apparatus for distributing liquids comprising a receiving tank, an orificed pipe, a pipe for normally feeding liquid thereto from said receiving tank, a vertical pipe adjacent said orificed pipe, a valve on said vertical pipe which is closed upon the rise 0" liquid therein due to the momentum of the flowing liquid, a valve for closing the feed pipe inlet, a second vertical pipe on the feed pipe and adjacent the latter'valve, a float in said second vertical pipe, and means for closing said feed pipe valve by the rise of said float.

11. Apparatus for distributing liquids comprising a receiving tank, an orificed pipe, a pipe for normally feeding liquid thereto from said receiving tank, a vertical pipe adjacent the said critic-ed pipe, a valve on said vertical pipe which closes upon the rise ot' liquid therein due to the momentum of the flowing liquid, a valve for closing the feed pipe inlet, second vertical pipe on the feed pipe and adjacent the latter valve, means for regulating the inlet to said second vertical pipe from the feed pipe, and means for closing said feed pipe valve upon a rise of liquid. in said second vertical pipe.

12. Apparatus for distributing sewage or foul etiuents, comprising a pipe provided with a plurality of spraying orifices, means for feeding the liquid thereto, means for allowing the liquid to flow through the feeding means at a greater rate than it escapes from said orifices and means for utilizing the momentum of the flowing liquid to raise the pressure of discharge from the said orifices to increase the area of distribution and assist in maintaining the orifices clear.

18. Apparatus for distributing liquids comprising a pipe having distributing orifices, a pipe for feeding the liquid thereto, a valve for closing saidfeed pipe, means for allowing the liquid to flow through the feed pipe at a greater rate than it escapes from said orifices, a vertical pipe adjacent the distributing pipe in which the liquid rises due to its momentum and produces a pressure greater than that due to the supply head, and means for closing said valve after a rise of liquid in said vertical pipe.

14. Apparatus for distributing liquids comprising a receiving tank, a ipe having distributing orifices, a pipe or feeding liquid thereto from said receiving tank, a vertical pipe adjacent said orificed pipe, avalve on said vertical pipe which closes upon the rise of liquid therein due to the momentum of the flowing liquid, a valve for closing the feed pipe inlet, a second vertical pipe on the feed pipe and adjacent the latter valve, and means for closing said feed pipe valve upon a rise of liquid in said second vertical pipe.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

ROBERT BARRING'ION BROWN.

Witnesses:

WILLIAM REEVES, CHARLES G. TAYLOR.

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